Graduate Finance Assistant

Heap & Co; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Mentoring from finance leaders

Career progression

Job summary

Heap & Co in Cambridge is seeking a Graduate Finance Assistant to join a collaborative finance team. This role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) with a starting salary of £28,000 plus study support.

You will gain hands-on experience across accounting activities, with training and development to progress toward a professional qualification. You will work closely with experienced finance professionals, supporting supplier invoices, reconciliations, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Attention to detail and proactive mindset.
• Desire to pursue a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain financial records.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Support finance projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the business.
• Ensure accuracy across all financial transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Numerical ability

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Finance Assistant

Cambridge Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

£28,000 Basic Salary + Study Support

Are you a high-achieving graduate looking to launch your career in finance?

We're partnering with an ambitious and fast-growing organisation in Cambridge seeking an exceptional Graduate Finance Assistant to join their collaborative finance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a bright, analytical individual who is looking to gain hands‑on experience, develop a professional accountancy qualification, and build a long‑term career within finance.

Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and commercial finance activities while receiving ongoing training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash management
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end accounting processes
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining financial records
• Assisting with budgeting, reporting and financial analysis
• Supporting finance projects and process improvements
• Working with internal stakeholders across the business
• Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail across all financial transactions

About You

We're seeking someone who combines academic excellence with ambition and a genuine interest in pursuing a finance career.

You'll likely have:

• A strong academic background, ideally a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related discipline
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A proactive and inquisitive mindset
• Outstanding communication skills
• The drive and determination to progress towards a professional qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA)

Previous finance experience is welcome but not essential. Attitude, aptitude and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

What's on Offer?

• £28,000 starting salary
• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
• Full study support towards a professional accountancy qualification
• Mentoring from experienced finance leaders
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a broad and varied finance role from day one

For ambitious graduates seeking a genuine career pathway within finance, this represents an excellent first step with significant long-term development potential.